What Happened
Kevin Shelton, 53, a physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others were indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas in February 2024. Shelton was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture and distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The defendants are alleged to have conspired to distribute substances including hydrocodone, alprazolam, tramadol, Adderall and dextroamphetamine. They made initial appearances on February 29, 2024. If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in federal prison. An indictment is not evidence of guilt, and all defendants are presumed innocent.
“the defendants are alleged to have conspired to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.